Eastfield Nursery School, Wolverhampton
Eastfield Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Wolverhampton. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2012)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Eastfield Nursery School in detail
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 29.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (28%), Black (24%) and Asian (21%).
In 2026, 11 pupils (9.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is The Royal (West Midlands Metro), about 790 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hickman Avenue (adjacent), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Eastfield Nursery School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 600 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Wolverhampton (286), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from October 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Eastfield Nursery excels at helping all children, including those with additional needs, to develop confidence in communication and learning. The school creates a rich environment where children can independently explore and play while adults skillfully model language and build on what children already know. Parents highly value the caring support their children receive and the strong partnership the school builds with families.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on language and communication development throughout the curriculum with expert storytelling and careful vocabulary mapping
- Superbly organised indoor and outdoor learning environment that promotes children's independence and exploration
- Excellent support for children with SEND, including specialist resourced spaces and well-trained staff to help all children make strong progress
- Warm relationships and exceptional behaviour, with children settling quickly and showing high levels of concentration
- Strong partnership with parents and effective safeguarding procedures with prompt responses to concerns
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with leaders ensuring staff receive proper training to recognise concerns in young children, prompt reporting of welfare worries, and good collaboration with external agencies to support families.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips to countryside, garden centre
Eastfield Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school where children 'bloom and grow' in a warm, supportive environment with well-planned activities and high expectations for all learners.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby nursery schools
Keep up with Eastfield Nursery School
Getting There
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Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 32
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 28 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wolverhampton is 24 (the median across 126 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Wolverhampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wolverhampton
Across Wolverhampton council
Places available
3,951
Applications
3,467
Got 1st preference
74.8%
Got preferred school
93.7%
All secondary applications across Wolverhampton council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
9.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
116
Total Pupils
64
Boys
52
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
58.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Eastfield Nursery School
What is Eastfield Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Eastfield Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2012, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Eastfield Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Eastfield Nursery School is oversubscribed, Wolverhampton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Eastfield Nursery School?
Eastfield Nursery School has around 116 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Eastfield Nursery School?
Apply through Wolverhampton's coordinated admissions process, naming Eastfield Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Eastfield Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 28 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wolverhampton is 24 (the median across 126 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Eastfield Nursery School?
Eastfield Nursery School is at Griffin Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2HH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)